VICTORIA – – The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services released its report today on the Budget 2012 consultations. The report summarizes the budget priorities of British Columbians who participated in the process, and contains 75 recommendations for next year’s provincial budget.

The recommendations are based on 15 public hearings held in communities across the province over a five-week period, including two videoconference hearings covering several additional communities. British Columbians also had the opportunity to make written and on-line survey submissions for the Committee’s consideration.

“We heard about opportunities to help diversify our economy, spur development and job creation, as well as the need to protect program spending,” said Committee Chair Rob Howard.